Mushrooms & Oak Leaves: A Fall Mantel Garland

A close up view of the fall mantel garland made from oak leaves, bittersweet, magnolia, brown and white gingham ribbon, and glittered fern

Explore my autumn mantel decorated with golden oak leaves, bittersweet, glittered fern, velvet mushrooms, and one regal pheasant for a stunning fall mantel garland. Come trip along the oak leaves, Gathering glittering fern, And spring from cap to cap, Where field meets forest and the pheasants roam into the verge. Oh…me and my mushroom mantel…

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Along the Forest Floor – An Autumn Mantel Whimsy

A magical autumn mantel arrangement with velvet mushrooms, Rose Medallion, fall leaves, bittersweet, and whimsical elves

Decorating the mantel for autumn with whimsical mushrooms, lush florals, bittersweet, Rose Medallion, and one playful elf! Don’t miss my tips for temple jar floral arrangements below. I did not intend to do much on this mantel for autumn and then an unplanned stop in HomeGoods led me to these whimsical velvet mushrooms and one…

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The Gratitude Tree – November Tradition & Craft

A November Thanksgiving tradition craft: making a gratitude tree with hand made paper leaves

Sharing our new November tradition with this gratitude tree perfect for Thanksgiving decorations and celebrating our blessings! Do you have a meaningful gratitude tradition for November? Well, we didn’t and with our very special blessing this year I decided it was time to start one. Introducing… The Gratitude Tree Collected branches from the yard; Gorgeous…

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Witchy Jane & The Jack-O’-Lanterns: My Halloween Mantel

My festive Halloween mantel with a witchy Jane aka my Staffordshire spaniel, jack-o-lanterns, and fall florals

A look at my Halloween mantel in the family room with Witchy Jane aka my Staffordshire spaniel, thrifted jack-o’-lanterns, and fall florals.   LOL this post title truly sounds like there is a rock band about to play on my family room mantel…don’t you agree? Witchy Jane & The Jack-O’-Lanterns…on stage at Dogwood House October…

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Vintage Fall Decor – My Top 10

Vintage fall decor - sage green Wedgwood pairs beautifully with this white Vista Alegre pumpkin

Incorporate charming vintage fall decor into your seasonal decorating for timeless and unique autumn style. Antique and vintage decor is always my go to when decorating my home and others’. I believe in shopping second hand and hunting out that previously loved piece for the patina and charm. So today peonies, I thought I would…

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Fall Living Room Decor

Fall decor in the living room with antiques, vintage brass, gingham ribbon, and pumpkins

Take a peek inside my home all dressed for autumn. We’ll explore my fall living room decor where little touches of the season mingle with antiques, chintz, and grandmillennial style! In the living room, I like to decorate for the seasons with one big dramatic display on the mantel then bring in signs of autumn…

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An Autumn Riot – Fall Mantel Decor

Fall mantel decor idea with sculptural garland full of autumn foliage and pumpkins

Crafting an autumn sculptural garland for fall mantel decor with magnolia, cotton, foliage, pampas grass, and pumpkins. It’s a floral riot that feels extravagant and romantic! Have you ever been inspired to create something that felt a bit outside of your comfort zone? Yes, well…this is exactly how I ended up crafting this autumn sculptural…

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Fall Decor Round-up 2023

Fall decor round-up for 2023 with florals, ribbon, pillows, and tableware perfect decorating your home this autumn

A round-up of delightful fall decor and inspirations to motivate you for the autumn season ahead! Image via @exvotovintage I wish I could say I felt the cool crisp days of autumn just around the corner, but I fear the sweltering dog days of summer are here to linger. I can’t wait to smell that…

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Hot Pink for Autumn Decor in the Living Room?

For autumn decor in the living room, I decorated the mantel with hot pink candles, ceramic pumpkins, Staffordshire spaniels, and a fall floral arrangement in a toile cachepot

YES! You can go bold with a vibrant pink for autumn decor in the living room and still have a traditional, cozy feel! Just take a look… Mixing autumn favorites with lush florals and colorful pops defines the traditional but playful feel of my autumn decor this year! See my inspiration board here. The mantel…

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3 Fall Centerpiece Ideas – No Pumpkins!

Middle Eastern inspired enameled vase filled with dried wheat makes a beautiful fall centerpiece

Decorate a sophisticated autumn tablescape with one of these unique fall centerpiece ideas sans pumpkins! Some of you lovely peonies have confessed to the grave GRAVE crime of being Pumpkin haters! 🙀 Oh the shock and horror! LOL… I personally find pumpkin hating hard to fathom because I am simply enamored by the squat adorableness…

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